Testing as a learning knowledge control method in foreign language teaching process

Article on test quality control of knowledge in training Foreign languages in the modern education system. The test method does not allow only to consolidate the acquired knowledge and skills, but also to identify gaps in the students.Passed material, allows the teacher to correct further curriculum according to the results of the tests conducted and pay more attention to badly acquired material. When preparing tests for foreign languages, it is necessary to select tasks that cover all grammatical, lexical, phonetic aspects, invite students to perform several exercises on a single topic, minimize chance when students choose any of the answer options. Test tasks activate mental activity, train students to independent to work and assiduity. The author concludes that, despite such shortcomings, this method like probability of guessing the correct answer, addictive to work with ready language and lack of ability to reveal individuality are the most a promising form of knowledge control that complies with the principles of humanization of education, improves the quality and learning of the material required for qualified specialist.